Apr 4, 2014 by Eileen RojasAbercrombie’s Hollister Brand Zooms Into Fast-Fashion SegmentWith lagging sales, Abercrombie is re-branding Hollister to tap into the success achieved by its fast-fashion competitors.
Mar 26, 2014 by Eileen RojasSafeway Is Latest Buyout Target as Grocer Consolidation ContinuesSafeway may soon join forces with Albertsons, as private equity owner Cerberus Capital Management continues to buy up grocery stores.
Mar 25, 2014 by Eileen RojasWill Spring Bring a Shower of Sales for These Retailers?The harsh winter weather had a negative impact on some retailers during February, while some managed to come out ahead.
Mar 20, 2014 by Eileen RojasStaples' Increased Focus on E-commerce Means Fewer StoresOffice supply retailer Staples will close several of its locations, as its e-commerce site reports higher growth.
Mar 19, 2014 by Eileen RojasThere’s More to Costco’s Story Than Its Latest Earnings Show Costco missed EPS estimates for the second quarter, but the company’s solid operating strategy should maintain long-term profitability.
Mar 15, 2014 by Eileen RojasJ. Crew Ponders a Possible IPOWill J. Crew become the next hot retail stock?
Mar 14, 2014 by Eileen RojasWhat's Next for Rockwell Medical?Dialysis treatment provider Rockwell Medical’s sales have been rising, but is the stock a good purchase?
Mar 3, 2014 by Eileen RojasIs Merck Slimming Down?Like some of its competitors, Merck is looking to streamline its business and put greater focus on its core products.
Feb 25, 2014 by Eileen RojasAfter Cangrelor, The Medicines Company Gets Priority Review for New DrugAfter its anti-clotting agent Cangrelor was rejected by an FDA committee, The Medicines Company sets its sights on getting approval for skin infection drug oritavancin.
Feb 18, 2014 by Eileen RojasCan a New Indication for Lyrica Help Results at Pfizer?A new study showed the efficacy of using Lyrica to treat Restless Legs Syndrome over another treatment -- Boehringer Ingelheim’s Mirapex.
Feb 18, 2014 by Eileen RojasWhat to Look for in Community Health Systems’ Fourth Quarter ReportAs Community Health Systems reports fiscal 2013 fourth quarter earnings later today, investors should look for updates on the following key areas.
Feb 13, 2014 by Eileen RojasAstraZeneca’s Alzheimer’s Drug Advances: Now What?AstraZeneca reported disappointing fourth quarter revenues but showed progress with an Alzheimer's therapy the company has under development.
Feb 11, 2014 by Eileen RojasLooking Ahead at LifePoint Hospitals’ Fourth Quarter EarningsSome key areas for investors to consider when acute care hospital operator LifePoint Hospitals releases its fourth quarter earnings on Friday.
Feb 7, 2014 by Eileen RojasWill These Two Drugs Turn Around Losses at Pfizer?Pfizer is working on an experimental drug for breast cancer and expanding use of a pneumonia vaccine to offset losses from patent expirations.
Jan 27, 2014 by Eileen RojasMedtronic’s Renal Denervation System StumblesThe latest trial for Medtronic’s renal denervation system, a procedure used to treat drug-resistant blood pressure, was negatively impacted by the placebo effect.
Jan 23, 2014 by Eileen RojasMerck Gets Good News On New Heart Attack TherapyMerck’s new heart attack therapy, vorapaxar, gets favorable FDA review, as a recent study shows it reduces the risk of cardiovascular death.
Jan 20, 2014 by Eileen RojasCould a Medical Device Be Google’s Next Major Project?Google scheduled a meet-and-greet with the FDA, raising speculation that an eye device with biosensors may be on the drawing board.
Jan 19, 2014 by Eileen RojasFDA Okays First Two-Drug Treatment For MelanomaGlaxoSmithKline receives FDA approval on a novel treatment combination for late-stage melanoma.
Jan 18, 2014 by Eileen RojasIPO Costs Drag Down Results at The Container StoreAs The Container Store deals with the costs of its recent IPO, cost containment will be key for future growth.
Jan 15, 2014 by Eileen RojasWhat Does This New Diabetes Drug Mean for AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb?Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca received FDA approval for their jointly developed diabetes drug Farxiga, but several post-market studies must be conducted.